US Endoscopy announces full market release of the AquaShield® system CO2 – Fujinon

MENTOR, OHIO — JUNE 21, 2017 — US Endoscopy, a leader in endoscopy device design and manufacturing, today announced the release of the AquaShield® system CO2 – Fujinon. This new line item joins the existing AquaShield® system portfolio of disposable water bottle cap solutions.

The AquaShield® system offers an alternative option to reprocessing reusable water bottle systems and helps minimize the risk of cross-contamination between patients. The 24-hour use system is used in conjunction with an air or CO2 source to supply sterile water to an endoscope during gastrointestinal procedures.

“The introduction of the AquaShield® system CO2 – Fujinon completes our portfolio of disposable water bottle systems available for Olympus, Pentax and Fujinon endoscope users,” says Tony Siracusa, vice president and general manager of US Endoscopy. “This new line extension now allows our Fujinon Customers the ability to purchase a disposable water bottle cap from US Endoscopy.”

About US Endoscopy

US Endoscopy, a subsidiary of STERIS Corporation, is a leader in endoscopy device design and manufacturing, serving the U.S. and international gastrointestinal endoscopy Customers. By listening and delivering solutions in the field of endoscopy, our unique lines of devices provide better, more enhanced product options for GI clinicians. A significant and growing portion of sales are from endoscopic devices created by the company’s new product development team with the guidance and direction of physicians and nurses worldwide. For more information, visit www.usendoscopy.com.

About STERIS Corporation

The mission of STERIS Corporation is to help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.